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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
2
A critical opinion piece condemns harsh juvenile reformatories detailing a report on Ran call’s Island conditions. It argues punishment should aim at meaningful reform, not intimidation, warning that bullying youths damages future citizenry. The author cites reform efforts and stresses humane treatment.
On August 27 historical figures Hamlin Wright Vilas and Tony Pastor are noted with birth and death years. Roosevelt’s 1905 Gaul appeal to the Mikado is mentioned. An astronomy note lists sunrise and sunset times and the moon’s conjunction with a planet, with times for different observations.
An over year old anonymous letter to Gov Hughes alleged cruelties at Randall’s Island House of Refuge. A released reform report confirms some charges, detailing harsh discipline and abuse, with officials and the state education department scrutinizing the institution.
A controversial report from Goshen Mass. claims Rev. Samuel E Secombe a Congregational minister and father of quadruplets. Newspapers publicized the tale. investigations followed and Secombe preached briefly before others questioned the paternity. The uproar caused the family to leave town amid disputed births and sensational claims.
A newspaper row questions the church's choice of a minister as its spokesman. It cites a purported farewell sermon by Reverend Secombe and a humorous line about the Lord overwhelming him with blessings and asking what he did to be afflicted with four babies.
The article notes daily acts of charity by the wealthy aiding the poor, sick, and suffering. It highlights John D. Rockefeller Jr’s support for a convalescent home near New York for sick babies, praising benevolence and urging perception of wealth as a means to help. It discusses the Convalescent Children’s Home and Rev. BR Young’s sanitarium plan as efforts to ease summers for impoverished families.
Taleneu of Minisink drafts a history of the Minisink battle, tracing traditions beyond Hopland and aiming to present authentic information. The work seeks to connect descendants of Byne who participated to preserve the battle’s heritage and memory.
Ellenville reports a bustling second day at the county fair with crowds swelling to four thousand by noon. A Kingston special train brought visitors, while cattle sheep and swine displays drew praise. the Art Department showcased hand painted china and freehand work by Mrs. Mabel Berttiny, Mrs. Grace Simpson, and others, drawing judges and large attendance.
An accident near Ree NOY resulted in the death of Wera Teriigew formerly from Grange county. The incident involved a passenger on The Railroat 7 Rock fort and occurred after a prior incident days ago. The deceased had recently resided in Grange county.
A large crowd estimated at 8 000 attended Wednesday’s fair featuring a nine foot Patagonian giantess, balloon ascension, races, coaching parade, and parlor entertainment. Notables from Kingston, Middletown, Rosendale, and Orange County attended, with attendees describing a hot but festive day and plans for finishing judging Thursday.
Mme Ano LO Delia Diss Debar the spiritualist once jailed in England for swindling millionaire Luther Marsh was expelled from the Mahatma temple in New York by Mrs Lillian Hobart French who runs the group French said she did not know Diss Debar’s true identity or alias and ordered her out after a confrontation involving alleged claims of immortality and a forged association with famous artists.
The 6 percent Annual Fair of the Orange County Agricultural Society to be held in Middletown New York will offer premiums for farm, cattle, poultry and household exhibits. Special attractions, athletic games, races and entertainment are planned across the three day fair with entries in all departments except poultry and bench shows.
Commissioner BE Porter and assistants attended a hearing at the PTA ANS with a plan to build a hospital. The meeting drew protests from residents and a deluge of letters and petitions to the department.
Aug 23 Pine Bush locals enjoy sun and open air worship while Tev McMichael speaks on prayer. A clambake by Graham’s Church Latire Aid Society is postponed to Aug 19 due to weather and a concert by James O Boone to aid Pine Bush Library is planned. Other community notes mention visits, rail station work, and upcoming county fairs and gatherings with residents from Middletown, Jersey City, Scotchtown and Ellenville.
A snippet lists Joe Comings returning to his studies while visiting Philadelphia and Laima. Mrs Henry Windies and Carel plan to visit Boston and Sara may attend a Taijan picnic weather permitting. The Presbyterian congregation holds a Saturday picnic from the Prest Church at 2 PM with friends invited and rack barter mentioned. Use the classified column for needs.
The general committee on parade arrangements of the Excelsior Hook and Ladder Co and Andrew Hose Co of Carbondale met to finalize plans for visiting guests. Carbondale will arrive Wednesday September 8 at 12:30 pm by special O and W train, 80 members with 20 guests and Mozart Band 30 pieces, return by midnight Thursday. Guests housed at Hotel Growin. Mozart Band to play Wednesday evening near James and West Main, and Thursday a co band led by Excelsiors will perform there. Thursday morning Carbondale firemen take trolley ride to Weston. After parade the Excelsiors and guests banquet in First Congregational Church lecture room served by church ladies.
Zenis Holden, 14, was arrested near the Erie station by Chief McCoach and held for Sulivan county authorities. Police say he stole a watch and $17, admitting part of the money theft. A suitcase yielded hats, neckties, toiletries, a mask, dominoes, and a Five Little Peppers book. The youth said he would not return home due to his father. He has worked for a city grocer and has relatives in the area.
Lester Loder learns of the death of his uncle Ambrose R Davenport at his Denver home aged 65. Davenport born near Hinsdale, long employed by the Erie as a conductor, lived in Port Jervis, then Chicago, then Denver after marriage to Catherine Kuykendall. He leaves a son George Davenport and a brother Stephen. He was a member of the O R C and Presbyterian Church.
A report states William A. for six years the Erie air passenger ascent at New gs 2 be succeeded by a tag3, named Canlevven, described as a friend and protector of President Taderxond. Mr. Wilson is slated to go to Patersem.
The pastor at Itminster Church is scheduled to preach at the Senmehican Prephy tetan Church on Suntar, with services set for morning and evening.
At the Denton event last Monday night a fundraising chicken supper raised over 85 dollars for the community. The sale drew wide turnout and strong local support, boosting the appeal of the literary society.
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